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- By Sandy Neilly
- Happy New Year!
The beginning of 2007 is a perfect time to say thank you to our
wonderful readers and advertisers. Without you, it would be quite
a challenge to create the Wayback Times.
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- An interest in antiques and
collectibles seems to create a bond between people that isn't
seen as often in other areas of our lives. I suppose having something
in common with others always draws us nearer, but I am constantly
impressed with the enduring friendships that are formed in the
"Antique Society" that many of us are part of.
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- This isn't just between antique
dealers, but often with customers who become friends. There's
no denying there is also a healthy competitive attitude within
that same circle, but that's a good thing. It promotes integrity,
increases knowledge and creates interest.
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- We had a great opportunity in
late October to meet many of the good people who advertise in
the paper and those who distribute it for us from their various
places of business. The warm welcome shown us as we delivered
bundles of the Wayback Times across southern and central Ontario
was appreciated more than you'll ever know. It's so nice to put
a face to a name, especially one with a smile.
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- The most difficult part of that
4,000 kilometre* delivery was the fact we had no time whatsoever
to explore the wonderful shops and markets we stopped at. It
was sheer torture. We discovered places that beckoned to us just
the way Toyland beckons a child at Christmas. And we learned,
beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Ontario is a remarkable province
in which to hunt for whatever it is you fancy … the abundance
and quality of our antique shops is outstanding.
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- Several years ago, my good friend
Carla sent me the following quote discovered by her on the Internet:
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- "There are pleasures in
the act of accumulation;
- the thrill of the hunt, the
joy of the find.
- But true collecting is more.
- It's listening for the hum of
history
in things, finding connections
among art and objects of different
times and cultures, and gathering
images so that, as in poetry, they
reveal new meaning."
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- I sincerely wish I could take
credit for composing such a simple, yet profound, explanation;
it was obviously written by someone with an innate understanding
of the nature of the Collector and those who appreciate the things
of bygone days. Sadly, it was signed "anonymous" and
after doing some internet research, I haven't yet been able to
come up with a name.
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- The author of such an astute
gathering of words would surely be someone with a passion for
the past and I hope that one day we will learn who it is, or
was. Until then, a slightly dog-eared copy of that keen observation
will hang on my refrigerator, just in case a guest ever needs
to be enlightened as to why we antiquers love to do what we do.
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- Speaking of a passion for the
past, we were extremely delighted to have Mike Filey, noted Toronto
historian, as our "Out to Lunch" guest and I'm sure
you'll enjoy reading about him as much as I have. Peter had a
fascinating interview during his lunch with him. Mike is an unlimited
source of knowledge, teamed up with humour and a keen desire
to always learn and know more. It is our good fortune that he
loves to share his knowledge.
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- No offense to our wonderful
gentlemen guests who have been kind enough to grace our past
"Out to Lunch" pages, but I suggested to Peter that
perhaps a lady guest would be in order for the March/April issue.
It only took him a moment before he asked (with enormous hope
in his eyes) "What about Pamela Anderson?" Naturally
I declined - only because I don't think she knows very much about
antiques. (I could be mistaken, of course.)
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- Our next Issue of the Wayback
Times will have some great articles. One will cover Flea Markets,
both here in the north and also some of those offered in Florida
for the Snowbirds. (Visiting the Florida markets is another job
my considerate husband has very kindly volunteered to take care
of personally - in the pursuit of accuracy, I am assured.)
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- April will mark the anniversary
of the sinking of the Titanic and Rosemary McKittrick's Collector's
Corner will have a column addressing that tragic, but always
fascinating, story. There will be lots of other "good reads,"
including all of our very talented regular contributors and perhaps
a new guest or two. And don't forget to look at our website.
It is a great place to spend some time.
Once again, we wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New
Year. May the kindness you show to others return tenfold to bless
you in return.
*Our Nov/Dec issue delivery was assisted by son, Aaron (who
did manage to stop and make some VW purchases en route) and John
Cosway, web master, journalist extraordinaire and apparently
a great paper delivery guy, too. And for the scores of you who
asked after our much appreciated Leo... he'll be back on the
road with this issue for much of the route.
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